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Nora Aunor
| Ms. Nora Aunor is the undisputed
"golden-voiced" superstar in the Philippine recording industry. A
multi-awarded movie actress and recording artist whose records have been
consistently in the top charts for over two (2) decades now, Ms. Aunor's
popularity has extended and remained very strong among Filipinos in the U.S.
Recently, she held another sold-out concert at the Araneta Coliseum in the
Philippines. |
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Outstanding Accomplishments of Nora Aunor
As of June 30, 1997
The first Filipino Actress to win an International acting award, Best
Actress, Princess Pataten Statue, 19th Cairo International Film Festival,
Egypt, December, 1995, for the movie "The Flor Contemplacion Story."
- Her Movie "The Flor Contemplacion Story", is the first Filipino
movie to win an International Best Picture, the Golden Pyramid, 19th Ciaro
International Film Festival, Egypt, December, 1995
- The first Filipino actress to sit as a Jury in an International Film
Festival, Honolulu, Hawaii, November, 1996.
- The most nominated and recognized Filipino actress in different
International Film Festivals, Best Actress category.
| 1980 |
Bona |
Cannes, France |
Certificate of Honor |
| 1983 |
Himala |
Berlin, Germany |
Certificate of Honor |
| 1995 |
The Flor Contemplacion Story |
Cairo, Egypt |
Winner |
| 1996 |
The Flor Contemplacion Story |
Fukuoka, Japan |
Nominee |
| 1997 |
Bakit May Kahapon Pa? |
Singapore |
Nominee |
- In 1997, her movie, "Bona" which she also produced was cited as
one of "The Best 100 Films in the World" at the Museum of Tolerance,
Los Angeles, USA.
- The only Filipino actress who has the most number of films which joined in
the exhibition and competition categories in various international film
festivals.
| 1980 |
Bona |
Cannes, France |
| 1983 |
Himala |
Berlin, Germany |
| 1983 |
Himala |
Moscow, Russia |
| 1984 |
Bona |
New York, USA |
| 1985 |
Merika |
Honolulu, Hawaii |
| 1992 |
Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M. |
Honolulu, Hawaii |
| 1992 |
Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M. |
Singapore |
| 1995 |
The Flor Contemplacion Story |
Toronto, Canada |
| 1995 |
The Flor Contemplacion Story |
Cairo, Egypt |
| 1996 |
The Flor Contemplacion Story |
New York, USA |
| 1996 |
The Flor Contemplacion Story |
Tuscany, Italy |
| 1996 |
The Flor Contemplacion Story |
Fukoaka, Japan |
| 1996 |
The Flor Contemplacion Story |
Pusan, South Korea |
| 1996 |
The Flor Contemplacion Story |
Honolulu, Hawaii |
| 1996 |
The Flor Contemplacion Story |
Dublin, Ireland |
| 1996 |
The Flor Contemplacion Story |
Minneapolis, USA |
| 1996 |
The Flor Contemplacion Story |
Los Angeles, USA |
| 1997 |
Bakit May Kahapon Pa? |
Singapore |
| 1997 |
Bona |
Los Angeles, USA |
- The most awarded and nominated actress in the Philippine movie history.
Her awards were given by numerous award-giving bodies in the
movie/radio/television/recording industries, government agencies, civic
organizations and private entries.
- The first actress to win the following:
| 1971 |
Box Office Queen |
Spotlight Promotions |
| 1975 |
Best Actress, "Banaue" |
1st Bacolod Pilipino Film Festival |
| 1976 |
Best Actress, "Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos" |
1st Gawad URIAN Awards |
| 1983 |
One of "The Outstanding Women in the Nation's Service, in the Field of
Arts" |
TOWNS |
| 1984 |
Best Actress, "Merika" |
1st Star Awards for Movies (PMPC) |
| 1990 |
Best Actress, "Andrea, Paano Ba Ang Maging Isang Ina?" |
1st Young Critics Circle Awards |
| 1991 |
Best Actress, "Ang Totoong Buhay Ni Pacita M." |
1st Kritika Awards |
| 1995 |
Grand Achievement Award |
Parangal ng Bayan, Office of the President |
| 1996 |
Araw ng Maynila Award, "Ang Tanging Pagkilala sa Larangan ng Sining sa
Pagganap" |
Government of the City of Manila |
| 1996 |
Gawad Manuel L. Quezon Award One of "The 12 Outstanding Filipino
Personalities in Literary, in the Field of Cinema" |
Government of Quezon City |
| 1996 |
Global Recognition Award for her exemplary contributions to the Uplifting
of Philippine Performing Arts |
Citynet, Channel 27 |
| 1996 |
Special International Citation Award |
Parangal ng Bayan, Office of the President |
| 1996 |
Par Excellence Award |
Philippine Association of Teachers of Culture and Arts |
- The only actress who had scored a Grand Slam, Best Actress category, for 3
times
| 1976 |
Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos |
| 1990 |
Andrea, Paano Ba Ang Maging Isang Ina? |
| 1995 |
The Flor Contemplacion Story |
- In 1991, she was named one of the Best Performers of Dekada '80 by Gaward
URIAN and one of the Best Actresses of the Decade (1984-94) by Star Awards for
Movies in 1995.
- Her musical-variety show, Superstar, was aired for 22 years, the
Philippine television's longest running weekly show ever.
- In 1991, her first major live concert, "Handog Ni Guy, Live"
broke the box-office receipts records of Araneta Coliseum, the biggest audience
in its history.
- In 1991, she was named as one of "The Most Significant Filipino in
the 20th Century" by ABS-CBN's Tatak Pilipino
- In 1997, she was cited as one of the "Best Actresses in the
World" as reported by ABS-CBN's weekly show, City Line.
- In 1997, she was selected by HBO, a USA-based network firm, to represent
the Philippines in a documentary film about the lives and achievements of the
world's actresses.
- In 1997, her movie, "The Flor Contemplacion Story", had the
singular distinction of being the first local movie to be carried in a laser
disc format through Miramax, an outfit of Walt Disney Corporation in the USA.
- In 1997, she received an invitation personally from Robert Malengreau,
representative of Brussels International Film Festival in Belgium to be one of
the judges in the said festival this coming November 1997. This will be her
second time to sit as a Jury in an international film festival. The first ever
by a Filipino actress.
- In the January 27, 1997 issue of the news magazine, "ISYU", she
was named as one of "The Most Admired Filipinos" for the last four
decades.
Awards
International
| 1980 |
Certificate of Honor, "Bona," Premio de la Juri de la Federacion
International des Cine-Clubs, Cannes International Film Festival, France. |
| 1983 |
Certificate of Honor, "Himala", 34th Berlin International Film
Festival, Germany. |
| 1995 |
Best Actress, Princess Pataten Statue, "The Flor Contemplacion
Story", 19th Cairo International Film Festiva, Egypt. |
| 1997 |
Best Actress, Golden Pearl Award, "Bakit May Kahapon PA", 1st
Malaysia International Film Festival, Penang, Malaysia |
National Acting Awards
Best Actress
Filipino Academy of Movie, Arts and Sciences (FAMAS)
| 1976 |
Tatlong Taong walang Diyos |
| 1979 |
Ina ka ng Anak mo |
| 1984 |
Bulaklak Sa City Jail |
| 1989 |
Bilangin Mo Ang Bituin Sa Langit |
| 1990 |
Anrea, Paano Ba Ang magaing Isang Ina? |
| 1991 |
Hall of Fame |
| 1996 |
The Flor Contemplacion Story, Circle of Excellence |
Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (Gawad Urian)
| 1976 |
Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos |
| 1980 |
Bona |
| 1989 |
Bilangin Mo Ang Bituin Sa Langit |
| 1990 |
Andrea, Paano Ba Ang Maging Isang Ina? |
| 1990 |
Best Performer of Dekeda ‘80 |
| 1995 |
The Flor Contemplacion Story |
| 1996 |
Bakit May Kahapon Pa? |
Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA)
| 1981 |
Bakit Bughaw Ang Langit? |
| 1984 |
Bulaklak Sa City Jail |
| 1990 |
Andrea, Paano Ba Ang Maging Isaang Ina: (1st Runner Up) |
Acting Awards
Movie Magazine (Channel 7)
1990 Andrea, Paano Ba Ang Maging Isang Ina?
Kritika Awards
1991 Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M.
Ateneo GALIAN Awards
1992 Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M.
People's Choice Awards (PPC Publications)
| 1995 |
The Flor Contemplacion Story |
| 1997 |
Babae |
Awards as Singer/Recording Artist
| 1964 |
Certificate of Honor, 1st Prize |
Liberty Big Show, Camarines Star |
| 1965 |
Certificate of Honor, 14 Weeks Winner |
Darigold Bulilit Contest |
| 1966 |
Certificate of Honor, 1st Prize |
Darigold Jamboree, Naga City |
| 1966 |
Champion, Grand National Finals |
Tawag ng Tanghalan |
| 1967 |
Best Talent Discovery |
National Search for Talent Award |
| 1969 |
Favorite Singer of Northern Luzon |
Eagle Broadcasting Corp. Dagupan City |
| 1969 |
Best New Recording Artist of the Year |
Philippine Record Dealers Association (PREDA) |
| 1970 |
Best Female Singer in English |
Philippine Academy of recording Arts and Sciences |
| 1970 |
Singer of the Months of February, March and April |
Philippine Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences |
| 1971 |
Female Singer of the Year |
PREDA |
| 1973 |
Top Selling Records, Female Singer of the Year, English Version |
PREDA |
| 1973 |
Top Selling Records, Female Singer of the Year, Tagalog Version |
PREDA |
| 1974 |
Queen of Northern Luzon for 100 Hit Records |
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| 1977 |
National Music Festival Award |
Sandiwa Philippines, Independence |
| 1984 |
Gallery of Distinction Award |
ALIW Awards |
| 1991 |
Gold Record Award for "Handog Ni Guy, Live" Album |
Universal Records |
| 1995 |
Gold Record Award for "Kahit Konting Awa" |
VIVA Records |
| 1995 |
Best Country Folk Singer, "Maliit Man Sa Tingin" |
1st Katha Awards |
| 1995 |
Awit Trophy As Interpreter of Best Movie Theme Song, "Kahit Konting
Awa", The Flor Contemplacion Story |
9th AWIT Awards |
Awards as a TV Performer/Host/Producer
| 1976 |
Most Effective Television Actress |
PATAS Awards |
| 1976 |
Most Outstanding Variety Show, "Superstar" |
PATAS Awards |
| 1977 |
Outstanding Performer |
PATAS Awards |
| 1978 |
Outstanding Drama Series, "Makulay Na Daigdig Ni Nora" |
PATAS Awards |
| 1978 |
Outstanding Producer of Best Drama Show |
Star Awards for TV (PMPC) |
| 1987 |
Best Female TV Host, Musical Variety Show |
Star Awards for TV (PMPC) |
| 1993 |
Best Drama Actress, "Star Drama Presents Nora" |
Star Awards for TV (PMPC) |
| 1994 |
Best Actress in a Single Performance "Spotlight: Good Morning,
Ma’am" |
Star Awards for TV (PMPC) |
Awards From Government Agencies/Civic Organization/Private Entities
| 1971 |
Plaque of Appreciation |
Jose P. Laurel Memorial Foundation Inc., Tanauan, Batangas |
| 1971 |
Certificate of Appreciation |
Mabini Memorial University, Iriga, Camarines Sure |
| 1972 |
Plaque of Appreciation for helping in the fund raising campaign for the
restoration of the Bamboo Organ |
Municipality of Las Pinas |
| 1975 |
Trophy of Appreciation for the fund raising campaign through "Mamera
kay Nora" |
National Mental Hospital |
| 1983 |
One of "The Outstanding Women in the Nation’s Service, in the
Field of Arts" |
TOWNS |
| 1983 |
Outstanding Daughter of Iriga |
Government of the City of Iriga |
| 1988 |
Young Achiever Award |
Alyansang Kabataan |
| 1990 |
Hall of Fame, Young Achiever Award |
Parangl ng Bayan, Office of the President |
| 1993 |
Fil-American Community Jacksonville Award for her Outstanding Contribution
In the Development of Filipino Culture Through her Performance as Domestic
Helper |
Filipino-American Community of Florida, USA |
| 1995 |
Plaque of Recognition |
Communication Arts Dept. PWU |
| 1995 |
Grand Achievement Award |
Parangal ng Bayan, Office of the President |
| 1995 |
Araw ng Maynila Award, "Ang Tanging Pagkilala Sa Larangan ng Sining sa
Pagganap" |
Government of the City of Manila |
| 1996 |
Special International Citation Award |
Parangal ng Bayan, Office of the President |
| 1996 |
Global Recognition Award for her Exemplary Contributions to the Upliftment
Of the Philippine Performing Arts |
Citynet, Channel 27 |
| 1996 |
Par Excellence Award |
Philippine Association of Teachers of Culture and Arts (PATCA) |
| 1996 |
Plaque of Recognition |
Eastern Telecommunications (Eastern Cable) |
| 1997 |
Haligi Industriya Award |
Film Development Foundation of the Philippines |
Miscellaneous
| 1968 |
8th Place, Miss Showbusiness |
Showbusiness Magazine |
| 1969 |
Most Promising Star of Tmorrow |
Pablo S. Gomez Pubs. |
| 1969 |
Lakambini ng Sampaguita |
Sampaguita Pictures |
| 1969 |
Miss Showbusiness, Radio, TV and Stage |
Danny Holmes Publications |
| 1969 |
6th Place, Top Radio & TV Female Personality |
Top Magazine |
| 1970 |
Miss Philippine Movie '80 |
People's Choice Awards |
| 1970 |
3rd Place, Sino Ang Sikat? |
Mix Publications |
| 1971 |
Most Popular Star of 1970-71 |
Atlas Publications |
| 1971 |
One of the Top Ten Best Dressed Female Stars |
Spotlight Promotions |
| 1971 |
2nd Place, Most Popular Love Team, Nora-Tirso |
Liwayway Publications |
| 1971 |
3rd Place, Most Popular Love Team, Nora-Manny |
Liwayway Publications |
| 1971 |
5th Place, Most Popular Love Team, Nora-Novo |
Liwayway Publications |
| 1971 |
Trophy of Appreciation, 2nd Anniversary of Guy and Pip |
Liwayway Publications |
| 1971 |
Box Office Queen |
Spotlight Promotions |
| 1971 |
Queen of Stars |
Mix Publications |
| 1971 |
KBS Lucky Star Dial Soap |
Mondragon |
| 1972 |
Queen of Stars (Sino Ang Sikat?) |
Movie Life Magazine |
| 1973 |
Miss Republic of the Philippine Movies |
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| 1973 |
Bb. Pilipinas ng Pelikula at Awiting Pilipino |
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| 1973 |
Most Charitable Young Actress |
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| 1973 |
Most Popular Star of the Year |
PMPC |
| 1975 |
Most Popular Actress |
Sixteen MOD |
| 1977 |
Guy, A Symbol of Love |
PMPC |
| 1980 |
Paborito ng Press |
PMPC |
| 1980 |
Real Queen of Philippine Movies |
BAMCI Promotions |
| 1981 |
Paborito ng Press |
PMPC |
| 1981 |
Most Popular Love Team, Guy & Pip |
PMPC |
| 1981 |
Box Office Queen |
Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Foundation |
| 1983 |
Queen of Philippine Movies |
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| 1985 |
Trophy, Tribute to the Superstar |
Big Ike's Happening |
| 1985 |
Newsmaker of the Year |
Star Awards for Movies (PMPC) |
| 1986 |
Mother Actress of the Year |
Regal Films |
| 1989 |
One of the Seven Outstanding Actresses |
Movie Flash Magazine |
| 1989 |
One of the Seven Outstanding TV Shows, "Superstar" |
Movie Flash Magazine |
| 1991 |
Queen of Pinoy Showbiz |
Hot Stars Daily Specials |
| 1992 |
Super Sikat Drama Actress '92 |
Diyaryo Pilipino |
| 1992 |
Queen of Pinoy Showbiz '92 |
Hot Stars Daily Specials |
| 1992 |
Lifesize Statue, Tribute to Nora Aunor |
Grand Alliance for Nora Aunor Philippines |
| 1992 |
Star of The Night |
Star Awards for TV (PMPC) |
| 1992 |
Super Movie Queen |
Mass Media Publications |
| 1993 |
Queen of Pinoy Showbiz '93 |
Hot Stars Daily Specials |
| 1995 |
Plaque of Appreciation |
Graphic Arts Services, Inc. (GASI) |
| 1995 |
Plaque of Appreciation, for winning Best Actress, Cairo International Film
Festival |
GMA Supershow |
| 1996 |
Box Office Queen |
Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Foundation |
| 1996 |
Newsmaker of the Year |
Star Awards for Movies (PMPC) |
| 1996 |
Showbiz Lingo Darling |
Showbiz Lingo 4th Anniversary ABS-CBN Ch. 2 |
| 1996 |
Super Achiever Award |
Eye to Eye, GMA 7 |
Acting Awards
Movie Magazine (Channel 7)
1991 Andrea, Paano Ba Ang Maging Isang Ina?
Kritika Awards
1991 Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M.
Ateneo Galian Awards
1992 Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M.
Peoples Choice Awards
| 1995 |
The Flor Contemplacion Story |
| 1996 |
Babae |
Star Awards for Movies (PMPC)
| 1985 |
Merika |
| 1990 |
Andrea, Paano Ba Ang Maging Isang Ina? |
| 1991 |
Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M. |
| 1995 |
Best Actress of the Decade (1984-1994) |
| 1995 |
The Flor Contemplacion Story |
Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP)
| 1989 |
Bilangin Mo Ang Bituin Sa Langit |
| 1990 |
Andrea, Paano Ba Ang Maging Isang Ina? |
| 1991 |
Ang Totoong buhay ni Pacita M. |
| 1993 |
Lifetime Achievement Award |
| 1995 |
The Flor Contemplacion Story |
Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF)
| 1978 |
Atsay, Best Performer |
| 1979 |
Ina Ka Ng Anak Mo |
| 1982 |
Himala |
| 1984 |
Bulaklak Sa City Jail |
| 1990 |
Andrea, Paano Ba Ang Maging Isang Ina? |
| 1991 |
Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M. |
| 1992 |
Gaward Ng Natatanging Pagkilala |
| 1995 |
Muling Umawit Ang Puso |
| 1995 |
Plaque of Recognition |
Quezon City Film Festival
1972 And God Smiled At Me
Bacolod Pilipino Film Festival
1975 Banaue
Davao Film Festival
1976 Ibilanggo si Neneng Magtanggol
Young Critics Circle (YCC)
| 1990 |
Andrea, Paano Ba Ang Maging Isang Ina? |
| 1991 |
Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M. |
| 1993 |
Inay |
| 1995 |
The Flor Contemplacion Story |
| 1996 |
Bakit May Kahapon Pa? (1st Runner Up) |
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